Comments on: Brain-Computer Bypasses Spinal Cord Injuries http://blog.makezine.com/2012/05/04/brain-computer-bypasses-spinal-cord-injuries/ DIY projects, how-tos, and inspiration from geeks, makers, and hackers Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:29:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: rocketguy1701 http://blog.makezine.com/2012/05/04/brain-computer-bypasses-spinal-cord-injuries/#comment-476082 Mon, 07 May 2012 19:05:31 +0000 http://blog.makezine.com/?p=214840#comment-476082 Right, it came to mind because of recent research on kinesthetics and force feedback which they’re apparently just getting a grip on, no pun intended. There’s actually an interesting improvement possible there, as felt force is under-reported by the musculature (which partially explains upward cycles of violence between two kids in the back seat, hitting with “equal force” isn’t possible). If one were able to adjust the gain for maximum precision I wonder if you could eventually exceed normal dexterity?

]]> By: Lee http://blog.makezine.com/2012/05/04/brain-computer-bypasses-spinal-cord-injuries/#comment-472152 Sun, 06 May 2012 06:02:56 +0000 http://blog.makezine.com/?p=214840#comment-472152 how about using convicted death row murderers or child rapists?
They can give verbal feedback too – which would be just fabulous wouldn’t it?
In return they could have a 50″ LCD in their cell….

]]> By: revlchurch http://blog.makezine.com/2012/05/04/brain-computer-bypasses-spinal-cord-injuries/#comment-470958 Sat, 05 May 2012 17:19:48 +0000 http://blog.makezine.com/?p=214840#comment-470958 Unfortunate as it is there is no true alternative to animal testing analogues in this case. A computer simulation will never truly give you the information you need because they don’t feel can’t indicate true levels of pain and discomfort, possible organic rejections, etc.

]]> By: Jack http://blog.makezine.com/2012/05/04/brain-computer-bypasses-spinal-cord-injuries/#comment-470922 Sat, 05 May 2012 16:59:20 +0000 http://blog.makezine.com/?p=214840#comment-470922 What I was thinking. I’d like to see the end of animal testing as well. I get the end purpose, but it’s damned barbaric of us to use animals like this.

]]> By: Jasper http://blog.makezine.com/2012/05/04/brain-computer-bypasses-spinal-cord-injuries/#comment-470628 Sat, 05 May 2012 13:52:08 +0000 http://blog.makezine.com/?p=214840#comment-470628 Now find a way to further develop this without using a monkey and it will be great!

]]> By: adcurtin http://blog.makezine.com/2012/05/04/brain-computer-bypasses-spinal-cord-injuries/#comment-469955 Sat, 05 May 2012 08:19:11 +0000 http://blog.makezine.com/?p=214840#comment-469955 There already is a basic form of closed loop feedback through the eyes, and with repeated practice, that may be sufficient. However, restoring full functionality would be even better.

]]> By: rocketguy1701 http://blog.makezine.com/2012/05/04/brain-computer-bypasses-spinal-cord-injuries/#comment-469265 Sat, 05 May 2012 02:37:21 +0000 http://blog.makezine.com/?p=214840#comment-469265 Wonder if they will be able to also close the loop for the return information (sensory data from the muscles back to the brain). As totally awesome as this is, they’ll eventually need to address that in order to really restore function.

That said, definitely having a living in the future moment here…

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